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NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)
 

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The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
 
HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER
Type & Grade Permanent, D1
Vacancy No 11 of 2024/25
Department & Unit Human Resources
 
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for aligning HR strategies with the overall business objectives, all while staying abreast of evolving regulations and industry-specific standards. Ensuring the attraction and retention of qualified talent, facilitating their on boarding and development, and promoting a safe and harmonious workplace.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Human Capital Management
• Partner with line managers to implement end-to-end people management processes and provide day-to-day operational support in the management thereof (including, but not limited to talent acquisition, reward and recognition, development, performance-, talent- and change management, employee relations)
• Ensure that human resources best practices are upheld, and performances communicated throughout the division.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee performance and wellbeing.
• Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relationships to ensure achievement of division goals.
• Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, resolving conflicts, and addressing employee concerns.
• Provide guidance and consultation to managers on HR issues, including talent management, employee relations, performance management.
• Communicate the recruitment requirements with the Talent Specialist
• Align recruitment requirements with budget approvals.
 
HR Operations and Policy
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures and programs to managers.
• Advise business departments on the standardized recruitment practices and procedures.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Facilitate and support the recruitment process.
• Prepare offers to successful candidates.
• Implement and manage the on boarding programs to integrate new hires into the organization effectively.
• Manage the relocation process internal changes or new hires.
• Support the implementation of performance management contracting and reviews.
• Support the allocated departments with the coordination of personal development plans, learning and development needs.
• Manage the off boarding process, ensuring these align with the set procedures.
• Identify training and development needs and work with managers to implement appropriate solutions to enhance employee performance.
 
Reporting/Data Compilation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR information.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics to track key HR indicators and support decision-making processes.
• Analyse and interpret project reports on completion of the project/s to evaluate return on investment and to inform decision-making in the subunit.
• Draft and send monthly EE, Payroll and Training reports to Group HR
• Monthly overtime, labour and wage reports to the GM and department managers
 
Collaboration and Communication.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organisational goals.
• Collaborate and communication any changes relating to HR practices and procedures to relevant stakeholders.
• Advise and communicate legislative requirements and/or changes.
• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures and employment related matters.
 
Continuous Improvement
• Stay up to date with HR best practices.
• Stay abreast with legislative requirements, understand the impact to the organisation and implementation thereof.
 
Risk and Compliance
• Ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to within the organization.
• Ensure all HR practices and initiatives are aligned with best practices as well as SA legislative requirements.
• Support the allocated departments with managing employee relations issues i.e. grievance and discipline.
• Address all HR related queries within the business’ policy and procedural framework.
• Ensure all recruitment and selection processes are aligned with Equity requirements.
• Comply with Union agreements, if applicable
• Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
 
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• NQF Level 7 Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology Fields or similar
• 5-7 Years’ experience in Human Resources, with a focus on HR business partnering.
• Strong knowledge of SA Legislative requirements
• Intermediate Knowledge of the higher education sector
• Understanding of HR value chain and processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
• NQF Level 8 Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology Fields
• 8 Years of HR generalist experience
• Knowledge of the higher education sector and/or public sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSFAS Act and PFMA
 
Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to influence.
• Advanced Communication skills
• Planning and organising skills.
• Advanced Analytical skills
• Agile and Innovative
• Time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Change Management
• Goal orientation
• Computer Literate




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REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R 864 336 - R 1 018 155
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
 
PLEASE NOTE
 
Closing date: 10 May 2024
 
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees. The response must be addressed to the attention of Thokozile Mnikina via the following email address: jobs@nsfas.org.za.
 
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
 
For Enquiries please contact: Email: ThokozileM@nsfas.org.za
 
The NSFAS does not consider late applications. The NSFAS talent acquisition team only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. Should you not hear from the NSFAS talent acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
 
“NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. “